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thehindu.comworld3 days ago
Iran Executes Two Islamic State Members Convicted of Armed Rebellion
Iranian state television reported the July 14 executions of Mohieddin Abdollahi and Hossein Palani after the Supreme Court upheld their death sentences for armed rebellion. The men belonged to an Islamic State cell that planned attacks inside Iran.
The Independentworld3 days agoUpdated
Florida Schedules Executions of 74-Year-Old and 80-Year-Old Inmates This Month
Dennis Sochor faces lethal injection today for a 1982 murder. Dominick Anthony Occhicone is set for July 28 after nearly four decades on death row.
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asiaone.comworld4 days ago
Iran detains dozens of Baha'is since January, rights groups say
Iranian authorities have arrested at least 63 Baha'is since January, with some held without charges and others accused of propaganda against the regime. Rights groups report raids on homes, desecration of religious items, and mistreatment including electric shocks and mock execut…
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channel4.comworld14 days ago
Convicted ISIS member sentenced to two years in UK prison after entering on small boat
A man previously convicted in Germany for ISIS membership crossed to Britain on a small boat and was later sentenced to two years in prison. He had attended executions and floggings in Iraq and lied about his identity upon arrival.
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news.sky.compolitics15 days ago
Families Sue Jailed Former Venezuelan Leader Maduro in U.S. Court Over Alleged Killings
Five families filed a civil lawsuit in Brooklyn federal court accusing Nicolás Maduro of ordering extrajudicial executions by a special police force between 2017 and 2020. The suit seeks financial compensation under the Torture Victim Protection Act.
espn.comworld17 days ago
Florida Executes Nine Men in 2026, Surpassing All Other States
Propublica.org reported that Florida carried out nine executions in the first half of 2026. The pace follows a record 19 executions in 2025 under Gov. Ron DeSantis. Father Dustin Feddon has ministered to prisoners on death watch during this period.
Le Mondepolitics21 days ago
Iran executes four protesters after signing U.S. nuclear agreement
Iran carried out executions of individuals arrested during January demonstrations, including two on June 16 and two on June 1. The actions occurred after Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding with the United States on June 17.
al-monitor.comfinance26 days ago
Paris Police Arrest 20 at Banned Iran Opposition Rally
Hundreds gathered in central Paris on Saturday despite a court-upheld ban on an NCRI demonstration against executions in Iran. Police dispersed the crowd and made 20 arrests, according to organizers.
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nypost.comfinance26 days agoUpdated
Paris Police Disperse Banned Iran Opposition Rally and Arrest 20 Demonstrators
Hundreds gathered at Place Vauban on June 20 in defiance of a police order. Organizers said the event was meant to protest political executions in Iran.
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The Guardianpolitics30 days ago
Ohio Governor Calls for Ending Death Penalty
The governor stated the death penalty no longer deters murder and lacks moral justification. The announcement follows years of delayed executions and a de facto moratorium.
citizen.co.zapolitics30 days ago
Iran Executes Two Protesters as MoU Signed
@MarioNawfal reported that Iran carried out executions of two protesters from the January 8th and 9th uprising on the same day an MoU was signed.
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mondoweiss.networld36 days ago
UN Report Attributes West Bank Settler Violence to Israeli Policy and Blames Hamas for Executions, Abuse of Palestinians in Gaza
@Jerusalem_Post reported that a UN commission released findings on June 10, 2026, holding Israel responsible for settler actions while documenting Hamas-linked violence in Gaza.
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Fox Newspolitics37 days ago
Iran executed at least 18 prisoners in two days, opposition group reports
Iran carried out at least 18 executions between May 31 and June 1. An opposition group also documented 32 executions from March 19 to June 1, including eight members of an Iranian dissident organization.
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U.S. Army Updates Contingency Plans for Military Executions if Ordered by President
An internal planning document reviewed by ABC News outlines Army preparations to carry out executions if ordered by the president.
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ABC Newspolitics40 days ago
Army Continues Routine Execution Protocol Drills Conducted for Past 20 Years
The U.S. Army rejected reports that it is preparing to carry out executions for its four death-row inmates. Officials said the drills are standard practice conducted for the past 20 years.
Euronewsworld46 days ago
Iran Executes Two Men Convicted of Setting Fire to Tehran Mosque During Deadly January Unrest
Iran carried out the executions of Mehrdad Mohammadi-Nia and Ashkan Maleki on Monday after the Supreme Court upheld their sentences for attacking a Tehran mosque during protests that began in late December 2025.
gamereactor.euworld52 days ago
Iran Executes Man Convicted of Spying for Israel
Iranian authorities executed a man convicted of espionage for Israel's Mossad. The hanging follows a series of security-related executions since the February outbreak of war with Israel and the United States.
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Euronewsworld57 days ago
Iran Carries Out Four Secret Executions This Week
Iran executed four men without notifying their families or allowing final visits. Amnesty International recorded 2,159 executions in Iran during 2025, the highest total of any country.
France 24world60 days ago
Amnesty International Reports Record Death Sentences and Executions in 2025
Amnesty International documented a record increase in death sentences and executions worldwide during 2025. The organization identified China and Iran as the countries with the highest numbers.
politics60 days ago
Justice Department Encourages Firing Squads for Federal Executions
Federal officials have advised prison staff to consider firing squads as lethal injection drugs remain difficult to obtain. Four states have authorized the method and Idaho is updating its execution chamber.
France 24world59 days agoUpdated
Amnesty Reports Global Executions Reached Highest Level Since 1981 in 2025
Amnesty International recorded at least 2,707 executions worldwide in 2025, more than two-thirds higher than the previous year. Iran accounted for 2,159 of the cases, more than double its 2024 total.
uctoday.compolitics60 days ago
Ukrainian Leader Visits Site of Soviet-Era Mass Graves
The leader of Ukraine visited a forest near Kyiv where Soviet forces buried victims of mass executions during the 1930s and 1940s. The site contains over 200 mass graves holding an estimated 100,000 Polish and Ukrainian victims.
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thehindubusinessline.comworld62 days ago
Iran Announces Conditional Talks With US; Executions Rose Since Cease-Fire
Iran's foreign minister stated Tehran has "no trust" in the United States and is prepared to return to fighting while trying to preserve a fragile ceasefire. Abbas Araghchi spoke in New Delhi hours after President Donald Trump said his patience with Iran was running out. Talks on…
hrw.orgworld64 days ago
Human Rights Watch Reports Executions and Rapes During Occupation of Uvira
Human Rights Watch has documented more than 50 executions and at least eight rapes carried out by rebels and soldiers during their occupation of Uvira. The rights group detailed killings of civilians and sexual violence against women in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo ci…
middleeasteye.networld65 days ago
Iran Executes Sunni Militant Abdoljalil Shahbakhsh for Armed Attacks on Police and Membership in Ansar al-Furqan Group
Iran carried out the death sentence against Abdoljalil Shahbakhsh on Tuesday for attacks on police during the 2022-2023 protests. The execution is the latest in a surge that has included a man convicted of espionage the previous day. Rights groups documented at least 1,639 execut…
yahoo.compolitics67 days ago
Iran Executes Postgraduate Student Convicted of Spying for CIA and Mossad
Erfan Shakourzadeh was executed at dawn Monday in Ghezel Hesar prison after nine months of reported torture. Rights groups say he rejected the charges as fabricated in a note written from prison. Iran has carried out at least 190 executions so far in 2026 amid ongoing conflict.
world70 days ago
Iran Arrests 77 Bahais Since January Protests, Some Accused of Killing Basij Militia Members
Peyvand Naimi, a 30-year-old Bahai from Kerman, was arrested at work on January 8 and has endured two mock executions, beatings and forced confession. His cousin Borna Naimi and three members of the Sotoudeh family in Shiraz were among those later detained. Al-Monitor reported th…
citizen.co.zaworld73 days ago
Iran Hangs Three Men Convicted of Roles in January Anti-Government Protests
Iran has hanged three men convicted of involvement in January protests against the government. The executions follow protests sparked by economic hardships, including unaffordable food and energy. The events resulted in thousands killed and mass arrests.
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Semaforpolitics73 days ago
Iran Fires Missiles at Israel
The ongoing war with Iran has driven up fuel prices worldwide, prompting Australia to extend electric vehicle tax breaks to encourage cheaper models. In Iran, authorities have intensified domestic crackdowns with a surge in executions linked to anti-government protests. Meanwhile…
news.sky.compolitics77 days ago
Israel Enacts Death Penalty for Convictions in Terrorist Killings Targeting State's Existence, Effective May 1, 2026
Israel's new law mandating the death penalty for certain terrorist acts came into force on May 1, 2026, following its passage in the Knesset. The measure applies to convictions involving intentional killings aimed at negating the state's existence, with executions by hanging requ…
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washingtonpost.comworld82 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Opposes Capital Punishment Following U.S. Firing Squad Approval
Pope Leo XIV condemned capital punishment in a video address, stating it violates human dignity. The statement followed the Justice Department's approval of firing squads for federal executions. The department also restored the use of pentobarbital for lethal injections, reversin…
jurist.orgpolitics82 days agoUpdated
DOJ Authorizes Firing Squad for Federal Executions
The U.S. Justice Department has authorized firing squads and other methods for federal executions as part of efforts to resume capital punishment under President Trump. The move also reauthorizes single-drug lethal injections using pentobarbital, reversing Biden-era changes. Pope…
Nbc Newsworld84 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Ends Africa Tour, Comments on US-Iran Standoff
Pope Leo XIV wrapped up an 11-day visit to four African countries, where he addressed issues like corruption and wealth inequality. On the return flight, he expressed frustration over stalled diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran war and condemned capital punishment amid reports…
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rediff.comfinance84 days agoUpdated
US Crude Oil Exports Hit Record 12.9 Million Barrels Per Day; Iran Reports Rise in Executions Amid Regional Conflict
U.S. crude oil and petroleum product exports hit a record high last week amid a surge since the Iran War began. Executions in Iran reached a record number last year. Human rights observers noted an alarming increase since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran started.
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pakistantoday.com.pkworld84 days ago
Social Media Post Questions Iran's Executions of Eight Women
A social media post has raised skepticism about circulated images of eight Iranian women allegedly facing imminent execution. It challenges the basis for these claims and questions assertions of their heroic rescue, calling for evidentiary support. The post emphasizes the need fo…
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Iranian Opposition Leader Criticizes European Response to Executions
An Iranian opposition leader addressed the European Parliament, criticizing European countries for insufficient action against executions in Iran following a recent execution. The leader highlighted a series of executions and arrests amid ongoing conflict. Rights groups reported…
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Iran Executed 1,639 People in 2025, Highest Number in 36 Years
A report from two nonprofits states that Iran carried out 1,639 executions in 2025, doubling from the previous year and reaching the highest level since 1989. Most executions were for drug-related offenses and murder, with increases of 58% and 79% respectively. The report highlig…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld94 days ago
Iran Executes 1,639 People in 2025, Highest Number Since 1989 Amid War and Protests
Iranian authorities carried out at least 1,639 executions in 2025, a 68% increase from 975 in 2024, according to Iran Human Rights and Together Against the Death Penalty. The figure marks the highest since tracking began in 2008 and since 1989. Executions continued during a war t…
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Iran Imposes Internet Blackout Amid Reports of Executions, Iranian American Writer States
Iran's government has implemented a near-total internet blackout, which an Iranian American writer says is silencing millions and concealing hundreds of executions. The measure affects communication and access to information within the country. The writer described the blackout a…
Euronewspolitics99 days ago
Iran Executes 14 Prisoners on Political Charges Since Start of War on February 28
Iran has carried out executions of at least 14 prisoners on political and security charges in the three weeks following the start of a war on February 28. The executions include individuals arrested during January protests and those accused of links to opposition groups. These ac…